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    89 100HP Mercury fuel/starting issues

    I have a new to me Merc 100HP 4 cyl serial number 0C191842. Was stored and fogged last year. Good compression within 1 lb of each other. Had intermittent loss of spark to all four but fired up and ran but not smooth. Found switch box bad and replaced. Now have reliable spark. Now fuel,issues...
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    1995 Mariner 115hp 4 cyl 2 stroke- Seized

    This motor started fine after storage but telltale was not as strong as it should be. So went to shut it down and check impeller out. It would not shut off until I hit the kill switch and shutoff fuel. Water pump housing had grooves, seals damaged. Impeller stiff but intact. Replaced all. Tried...
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    What year 65Hp Merc ser #1898431

    I have a 65Hp Mercury 4 cylinder I am trying to verify the year. I think it is a 1966. Any help is appreciated, Thanks.
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    Convert short shaft Evinrude to long shaft?

    How difficult or expensive should it be to convert a 72 Evinrude 25Hp tiller with a short shaft to a long shaft. I want to use it on a 16' deep V alum. With the motor on it only the very tip of the skeg is below the boat right now and would never work. Or would it be better to find an adapter...
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    CMC Power tilt and trim questions?

    I have an 87 Merc 35Hp without tilt and trim. Has anybody used or know much about the CMC PT35 tilt and trim units they sell here at iboats? I have read some reviews that were good but wondered if someone has personal experience with them. I run this boat alot in rivers and would be very...
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    35Hp removing lower unit vent screw

    I serviced the lower unit on my 1987 35Hp Merc last fall. Now I wanted to top it off and make sure there weren't any air pockets and the vent screw will not come loose. I've tried PBblaster and light hammering with a mallet, no go. Any suggestions appreciated...
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    GPS Internal or External antenna???

    Hi guys, I'm a long time reader and only recently started posting. This is just a great forum. What are your opinions on the internal GPS antennas in the combo units. I have had both and I can see being able to put it in a vehicle or temporarily in another boat is one. Do you guys think...
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    Steering Questions???

    Hi guys, I have a 95 Starcraft 1709 Fish and Ski with a 95 Mariner 115Hp on it. The steering cable was replaced new just before i bought it in 2006. Ever since then the steering has been functional and smooth but requires quite a bit of turning force when compared to my other boat with the same...
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    What year is my 35HP Mercury?

    I have a 35HP Mercury ser# A184641 and I haven't been able to find that listed anywhere. I believe it is late 80's. The motor is in great shape and running condition. Any help is appreciated, Thanks.
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